Ward Belt: Parkes - YPKS -> West

Among Australia’s regions, South Australia stands out for its vast arid interior set between the Southern Ocean and the country’s great inland basins. The Flinders Ranges bring rugged, ancient geology to the north of Adelaide, while the Murray River supports irrigated communities and wetlands along the state’s eastern edge. Spencer Gulf and Gulf St Vincent shape the coast, with the Eyre and Yorke peninsulas extending between them. Adelaide, founded in 1836 as a free colony, remains the state capital and a centre for festivals, food and wine; nearby Barossa Valley is internationally known for its vineyards. Aboriginal peoples have maintained enduring connections to this land for tens of thousands of years. Explore related webcams around South Australia to gain a broader sense of this wide-ranging state.